Broiler oven



March 31, 19M. G. D. WILKINSON 1,793,325

BHOILER OVEN Filed Feb. 2s. 19'27 4 sheewsmt' 1 March 31, 1931. G. D. WILKINSON BROILER OVEN Filed Fab. 23. 1927 4 Sheets-Sheet 2 jizz/@7217077 March 31, 1931. G. D. WILKINSON BROILER OVEN Filed Feb. 23, 192'? 4 Sheets-Sheet 3 e0 We? March 31, 1931. G. D. w|LK|NsoN BROILER kOVEN Filed Feb. 23, 1927 4 Sheets-Sheet 4 Patented Mar. 31, 1931 UNITED STATES PATENT OFFICE I 4 GEORGE D. WILKINSON, OF OAK PARK, ILLINOIS, ASSIGNOR TO CRIBBEN SIElX'lOIbl' COMPANY, OF CHICAGO, ILLINOIS, A CORPORATION OF ILLINOIS BROILER OVEN Application filed February 23, 1927. Serial No. 170210.

rlhe present invention pertains especially to a broiler-oven for a gas range, or other range; and the primary object is to provide an improved broiler-oven -of simple and staunch construction having improved means for adjusting the broiler-pan to any desired height in the drawer.

rlhe invention constitutes a modification of the invention described in my Patent No. 1,614,167, granted January 11, 1927.

The invention is illustrated in the accompanying drawings in its preferred embodiment as applied to a gas range. It will be understood, however, that the broiler-burner may be a gas-burner, an oil burner, or an electric burner or heating element.

In the drawings- Fig. 1 is a broken front elevational view of a gas range constructed in accordance with the invention; Fig. 2, a broken plan sectional view taken as indicated at line 2-2 of Fig. 1, lout showing the broiler-drawer withdrawn and the broiler-pan broken; Fig. 3, a plan sectional view of the broiler-drawer with cer tain parts removed; Fig. 4, a vertical sectional view taken as indicated at line 4 of Fig. 3; Fig. 5, a vertical sectional view taken as indicated at line 5 of. Fig. 8; Fig.` 6, a transverse sectional view taken as indicated at line 6 of Fig. 3; Fig. 7 a broken detail sectional view taken as indicated at line 7 0f Fig. 3; Fig. 8, a broken vertical sectional view taken as indicated at line 88 of Fig. 2; Fig. 9, a broken vertical sectional view on an enlarged scale taken as indicated at line 9 of Fig. 3; Fig. 10, a transverse sectional view taken as indicated at lin-e 10 of Fig. 9; Fig. 11, a plan sectional view of a broiler-oven embodying a modification of the invention; Fi 12, a vertical sectional view taken, as indlcated at line 12 of Fig. 11; Fig. 13, a front elevational view of the modification; and Fig. 14, a broken vertical sectional view taken as indicated at line i 14 of Fig. 12.

In the construction illustrated in Figs.

1-10, A designates an oven-unit com rising an upper baking-oven A' and a lower roileroven A2; B, the cooking-top of the range; C,

i a broiler-drawer with which the compartment A2 is equipped; and D, a broiler-burner The withdrawable broiler-drawer'C housesa tray, or broiler-pan, C which in the preferredconstruction illustrated is removably carried by a supporting element C2 carried by adjusting mechanism C3 which is. equipped with an adjusting handle C4l disposed outside the broiler-drawer, preferably in front of the front end thereof, said front end constituting a closure for the broiler-compartment.

The broiler-compartment A2 may be constructed in any desired manner. As shown, it is provided with a front frame 1 which constitutes a portion of the front frame of the oven-unit, the frame 1 being provided with an opening through which the broiler-drawer works. The frame preferably is provided with a recess, or rabbeted portion, 1a which forms a countersink adapted to receive a Inarginal portion of the front end of the broilerdrawer when the structure is in closed condition.

The broiler-drawer C may be of any suit-v able construction. It is shown as comprising a bottom 2 equipped with upturned lateral flanges 2n; a rear end 3; anda front end 4. These parts may be connected in any suitable manner. The front end of the drawer, as appears from Fig. 1, constitutes a closure for the broiler-compartment of the range. It comprises a rectangular frame 4a, an outer sheet-metal panel 4b, and a lining panel 4.

The adjusting mechanism C3 which serves to adjust the height of the broiler-pan preferably comprises a pair of parallel bars 5 upon which the supporting-member C2 is fastened, as by means of bolts 5, said bars having depending from their central portions or lifting. device 9, connected by pivots 9a with the member 6 and serving to actuate the links; and a traveling-nut 10 connected with a screw 11 actuated by a handle 11a disposed in front of the lower member of the frame-i". The screw 11 has a shaft 11b journalled at its front end in the frame-members 4 and 6 and at its rear end in a lug 12 which rises from a reinforcing bar 12a which is secured to the bottom 2 of the drawer, as by means of screwbolts 12b'. The members 6 and 12a serve as supporting means for the tray-adjusting mechanism.v These members, obviously, may be rigidly connected together and secured to the bottom and front of the drawer C, in any desired manner. As illustrated in Fig. 4, the member 6is connected by screws 13 with the lower member of the frame 4a.

The member 6 is provided at its rear side with suitable lugs for supportingthe pivots 7, 8'1 and 9, as will be understood from Figs. 3 and 9. 'The swinging lifting-member 9 is provided at its rear end with lateral extensions 9b whichl extend beneath the upper links 7. The links 7 are bent, or offset, downwardly near their front ends, as indicated at 7c, the purpose being to provide sufficient clearance for the front portion of the supporting-plate, or pan C2. The upper and lower links serve substantially as parallel links adapted to carry the member C2 through a vertical path in the raising and lowering of said member.

The swinging-member 9 is equipped with a central Web-portion 9c which is provided with an incline, or wedge, 9d which is adapted to be engaged -by the traveling-nut 10. Thus, the incline serves as a cam engaged by the nut; and as the nut travels forwardly (see Fig. 9), it serves to swing the member 9 to the dotted position and elevate the broiler-pan. When the screw is turned in the opposite direction, the nut travels rearwardly,

yand the lifting device and broiler-pan settle down under their own weight.

The broiler-drawer may be housed within the broiler-compartment, excepting for the I front end of the vdrawer which serves as a closure for the broiler-compartment. When desired, the broiler-drawer may be drawn outwardly to the position shown in Fig. 8 to enable the meat to be inspected, turned, or removed, as desired. The broiler-pan can be lifted readily from the supporting-member C2.

The broiler-drawer may be mounted to slide with relation to the broiler-compartment, in any desired manner. In the illustration given, the drawer is equipped at opposite sides of its lower portion with guide-members 14 which engage traveling guide-members, or slides, 15, which are capable of traveling in guides 16 with which the broilercompartment A2 is equipped at opposite sides of its lower portion. The means for slidably supporting the broiler-drawer may be of the construction illustrated in the abovementioned patent.

The nut 10 comprlses a block having al Vlower edge with rollers 10b adapted to travel on the bar 12.'

The handle 11 of the adjusting mechanism is secured to the front end of the shaft 11", and is outside the broiler-drawer. Thus, the

handle is readily laccessible, and remains suihciently cool.

. In the modification shown in Figs. 11-14, C5 designates a,broiler-drawer equipped with a tray-supporting` member C2 carried by bars 5 and actuating-links 7 and 8, as described with reference to the construction shown in Figs. 1-10. Also, in the modification, there isemployed a swinging lifting-member 9, as in the previously described construction. In the modification, the bottom 2 of the drawer is equipped with a transverse bar 17 which supports the central portion of a lever 18 which is pivotally connected with the bott'om of the drawer, as indicated at 19.` The front end of the lever 18 projects through a slot 2O with which the lower portion of the closure 4 is provided and affords a handle 18. The bottom of the slot 20 is provided with teeth 20a to enable the lever to be positioned at any desired point. The lever is provided centrally with a cam, or wedge, 18b upon which rides a small roller 21 with which the swinging lifting device 9 is equipped. When the lever is swung in the direction indicated by the arrow in Fig. 11, the wedge serves to swing the member 9 upwardly and lift the pan'C. When the lever is swung in the reverse direction, the pan and supporting mechanism is lowered by gravity.

In each of the described constructions, the tray-supporting member C2 is carried by a parallel link-mechanism equipped with bars which support the member. This is the preferred construction, but any suitable trayadjusting mechanism equipped with an exterior operating handle may be substituted without departure from the invention.

The foregoing detailed description has been given for clearness of .understanding claims should be construed as broadly as A permissible, in view of the prior art.

What I regard as new, and desire to secure by Letters Patent, is:

1. In combination, a broiler-drawer, linkmechanism mounted therein and equipped with means -for supporting a broiler-element, actuating mea-ns for said link-mechanism,

said actuating means comprising a swinging- Y member adapted to lift the link-mechanism, and means for actuating said swinging-member having an actuating handle disposed exteriorly at the lower iront portionof the drawer. a

2. In combination, a broiler-drawer, adjusting-mechanism comprising links pivotally connected with the front end-portion of said drawer, a broiler-element supporting device mounted on the rear ends of said links, and means for actuating said links, 'including a screw-rod journalled in the lower portion of said drawer and equipped with an exterior operating handle, and a, nut actuated by said screw-rod.

3. In combination, a broiler drawer equipped with a front end adapted to form a closure for a broiler-compartment, links pivotally connected with said drawer adjacent the iront end thereof, means mounted on the rear ends of said links for supporting a broiler-element, and means for actuating said links, including a device extending through the lower portion of said closure and equipped exteriorly with an operating-member.

ll. In combination, a broiler.- drawer equipped with a front end adapted to form a closure for a broiler-compartment, link-supporting means connected with said front end, upper and lower sets of links having their Yliront ends pivotally, connected with said support, a broiler-element having pivotal connectionsy with the rear ends oir' said links, a

member disposed beneath and adapted to actuate said links, and a wedge devlce co-acting with said member and equipped with actuating means extending throughN the lower portion of saidclosure. Y

5. In combination, a broiler drawer equipped with a front end adapted to form a closure for a broiler-compartment, link-su porting means connected with said front enld, upper and lower sets of links having their iront ends pivotally connected with said support, a broiler-element having pivotal connections with the rear ends of said links, a

vertically swinging lifting member pivotally connected with thefront end portion of said drawer and adapted to actuate said links, a screw-shaft journalled in the lower part of said closure and equipped externally with actuating means, and a 'nut engaging said screw-shaft and having cam connections with said lifting member.

6. In combination, a broiler drawer equipped with a hollow front end adapted to `'form a closure for a broiler-compartment, a

mounting-plate housed within the lower portion of said closure, links pivotally connected with said plate and extending rearwardly through the rear wall of the closure-,a broiler-element support mounted on the rearends of said links,a'swin g lifting member ivotally connected with said mounting-p ate and adapted to actuate said links, a wedge device for actuating said' lifting member, and actuating means for said wedge device extending through the lower portion of said closure and equipped with an exterior handle.

7 In combination, a broiler-drawer-having a front end adapted to serve as a closure for a broiler-compartment, link adjusting mechanism mounted in the lower portion of said drawer and equipped with means ,for

mechanism fmounted in the lower portion of said drawer and equippedwith means for supporting a broiler-element, and actuating means for said link-mechanism, said means including a 4yoke pivotally mounted on the front end of said broiler-drawer', and a wedge device serving to lift said yoke against said link-mechanism. i

9. In combination with a broiler compartment of a range, a drawer withdrawably mounted in said compartment and equipped with a front e'nd adapted to form a closure for said compartment, a broiler tray, adjusting mechanism supported in said drawer and adapted to raise and lower said tray, link means connected to said adjusting mechanism and to a wall of said drawer for guiding said tray in a vertical path, and actuating means for said adjusting mechanism extending through the front end'of said drawer.

10. In combination with a broiler compartment oi a range, a drawer withdrawably mounted in said compartment and equipped with a front end adapted to form a closure for said compartment, a broiler tray, adjusting mechanism supported in the base of said drawer and adapted to raise and lower said tray, said mechanism being Iaccessible from the sides ofsaid drawer, link means connected to said adjusting mechanismand to a wall of said drawer' for said tray in a vertical path, and actuat means for the adjusting mechanism extending through the front end of said drawer.

1l. In combination with a broiler compartment of a range, a drawer withdrawably mounted in said compartment and equipped with a front end adapted to form a closure for said compartment, a broiler tray, adjusting mechanism in said drawer and adapted to raise and lower said tray, link means associated with a wall of said drawer and connected to said adjusting mechanism for guiding said tray in a vertical path, and actuatingv means for saidadjustingmechanism extending drawer.

GEORGE D. WILICINSON.

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